Halo of Flies.

14:04 PM

Another Bitch for $ale! I just finished this piece for the show. Sorry about the crappy image quality. I'm in a rush. I may post details of the piece next week. Now I need to get my ass down to the O.C. to feed Lindsay Lohan some burgers.

Show this Saturday! Check the previous journal entry for a couple more images that will be in the show.

DAY LATE, DOLLAR SHORT.
Artwork and Sculpture by:
Jason Shawn Alexander, Lee Ballard, Brad Isdrab, Kevin Peterson, Lucien Shapiro, & Jonathan Way$hak.

Opening Reception:
Saturday, February 18th, 7-12pm.
Exhibits February 18th - March 18th
Subject Matter Gallery @ the LAB Anti Mall
2930 Bristol St, Suite A-101
Costa Mesa, Ca 92626
714.668.9887

Bitch for $ale!

12:00 PM

This Bitch is for sale! A little piece of a double page illustration I did for High Society magazine. I think it's on stands this month...next month at the latest.

This Bitch for sale as well.

I'll have these pix a long with a few more sketches and drawings for sale this weekend at the Subject Matter Gallery in Costa Mesa, California. I'll be at the show this time, chillin in the O.C.

DAY LATE, DOLLAR SHORT.
Artwork and Sculpture by:
Jason Shawn Alexander, Lee Ballard, Brad Isdrab, Kevin Peterson, Lucien Shapiro, & Jonathan Way$hak.

Opening Reception:
Saturday, February 18th, 7-12pm.
Exhibits February 18th - March 18th
Subject Matter Gallery @ the LAB Anti Mall
2930 Bristol St, Suite A-101
Costa Mesa, Ca 92626
714.668.9887

INTERVIEW.
Here is an interview I did for Trendsetter Magazine back in December.

Could you introduce yourself?
I am Way$hak. I draw and paint. I am normal.

Tell us a little about your background…
Grew up in the San Francisco bay area. I've mainly been inspired by the cartoons of my youth, like Robotech, Transformers, Manzinger...mostly stuff with a technological theme. I didn't have a lot of friends in my youth, so I had a lot of free time. I'd draw just to pass the day, and it kind of developed into what you see today. That's where this all got started.

How would you describe the Jonnywedge style?
The “jonnywedge” styles? Shit man. Things have been constantly evolving, thank god. The last thing I want to do is remains stagnant. I do have certain themes i work with, and they kind of stick around. The styles itself, hopefully, progresses naturally and serves the content of my pieces.

What influences you? In both art and life…
The world around me influences me. That's where I get my inspirations. Mainly, it's the few people I interact with, my random thoughts, and a lot of music. I'd say musicians and bands get me more excited about working than looking at paintings or drawings. Not only the songs themselves but their work ethic and ideals behind the creation of my favorite records. Steve Albini of Big Black/Rapeman/Shellac is one such person.

You are just one of the most talented artists in this world for me…
what do you think about yourself? Do you found yourself talented too?
Thank you for the compliment. You are obviously a man of good taste. However, I am not talented. It's hard for me to do this shit. I don't think i draw very well, I just work hard and very often. That's all there is to it. Let's put it this way, I'm not a fan of my work.

Regarding new technology about illustration? Because digital art is becoming most popular this days…
The future belongs to the analog loyalists...Fuck digital.” I think that quote comes fr Steve Albini, but i could be wrong about that. Digital coloring is for sissies. It's not “painting,” kids...it's “coloring.” Posers, yo!

What is the weirdest story from your past?
I can't think of one. My life is quite dull. I kind of stay at home all day and draw. There was the time I saw the muscle woman and her boyfriend the paraplegic hanging out in Italy. I was quite interested in that. My life sucks.

What do you think about creativity?
It's more important than knowing how to draw.

What do you remembering about your childhood?
The little red-headed girlie that used to pinch the fuck out of me at recess. She was a strong little bitch. I totally had a crush on her.

What are your plans for the future?
There is no future.

What do you think of turkey?
When my grandfather was a teenager, the Turks invaded Syria, and started killing off all of the male children. So my grandfather had to go into hiding up in the hills. There's a picture of him with a rifle up in the hills somewhere. That is about all I know about Turkey.

Love It to Death.

16:59 PM

A quickie update. The CHUBBY BUNNY SHOW is tonite in Los Angeles. By far, the dumbest theme for a show ever. People trying to act Hollywood...snorting WAY too much coke. Fuck.

Here is my contribution. It's happenning at Gallery Nucleus. Check their site for info. I will not be in attendance...I'm headin to LA next weekend...can't do two trips in a row...sorry about that.

Participating Art Retards:
Aaron Jasinski
Aaron Kraten
Adam Hathorn
Alayna Magnan
Alex Pardee
Andrew Bell
Andy Howell
Angry Woebots
Anthony Ausgang
Audrey Kawasaki
Blaine Fontana
Brandt Peters
Buff Monster
Cam De Leon
Chet Zar
Christopher Lee
Craola
Dave Bondi
Dez Einswell
Downtimer
Eric Radomski
ETho
Evil Den
Frank Kozik
Gunnar
Guyburwell
Isaac Pierro
Jalil Sadool
Jason Han
Jason Maloney
Jonathan Wayshak
Joey D
Kathie Olivas
Kazu Kibuishi
Luke Chueh
Mainframe
Mark Behm
Michel Gagne
Mimic
Miq Willmott
Nanospore
Nathan Spoor
Nathan Cartwright
Peekaboo
PHETUS
Phil Holland
Plasticgod
Richard Vanover
Rob Schwager
Rolito
Ryan Bubnis
SEEN
Shelley Keller
Steven Lopez
Thomas Han
Thuy3
Tragnark
Tristan Eaton
Un Lee
Ver Mar
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